n-Country IGC Economist
 
Location : TANZANIA
Country : Tanzania
Company : IGC
Description : In-Country IGC Economist

Internationally recruited, for 12 months, renewable. Maximum salary of £25,000 per annum, depending on experience and competitive local market conditions.

The International Growth Centre (IGC) brings the world’s best researchers and growth experts together with policy makers in developing countries to provide independent and relevant analysis and policy advice on economic growth, political economy, and related disciplines, and works closely with developing country governments to provide high-quality analysis and policy advice on economic growth (see: www.theigc.org).

The LSE and Oxford University, in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID), have established the IGC to support developing countries build stronger and faster economic growth and reduce poverty.

The IGC is seeking two In-Country Economists in each of its partner countries – Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India (Bihar), Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania – to: (i) support the country team in connecting researchers and policy specialists engaged in a programme of research and policy analysis; (ii) support visiting researchers and, depending on qualifications and interest, carry out some of the research; (iii) facilitate policy dialogue by drafting notes and briefs; (iv) contribute to the delivery and monitoring of high quality policy and research outputs; and (v) assist the country team in disseminating research results and achieving policy impact with relevant stakeholders via in-country events.

Qualifications : Good written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and as an individual. You should hold a postgraduate degree in economics, political science, international public policy, development economics or in a field related to international development. Demonstrated strong ability to interact with policymakers, such as past work and aid agencies will be highly valued.

To apply for this post please go to www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select “Visit the ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM web page”.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 25 June 2010 (UK time).

The IGC is directed and organised by LSE and the University of Oxford.

The IGC was initiated by and is funded by DFID.

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Apply Online : www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE
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Reference : FJA-IGC-Eco-Tanza

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